So let's decide if Mark from Gallery Traffic Service is a scammer, or just the regular run-of-the-mill lowlife scumbag.
A bit of background: I used to work for GTS as their CTO. It was interesting work, and I created a number of technologies while I was there, and I was always complimented on my work. Several GTS employees who were there at the time have come out of the woodwork to confirm this publicly.
Mark made a thread here on GFY called "
Irish Confessional Box," which included a funny joke about an Irishman and his priest. I found it amusing, and I told him so. I also included what I thought was a harmless jab about him finally paying me money that he's said he'd make good on for years now. I said:
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Hahahaha, that's hilarious. Any update on paying me that old money GTS owes me from way-back-when?
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A few people asked why I hadn't outed him before, and I explained:
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$30k is such a small amount; Mark should be honest enough to just pay me or barter with me. He shouldn't need to be shamed into it. Playboy owes me $60k+, and I haven't made a thread about them, either. If it isn't six figures, I can't see making an entire thread about it -- GFY is cluttered enough with "OH EM GEE, YOU OWE ME $20" threads.
It was 3 paychecks @ $6,250 each, one $10,000 bonus payment, and at least half of another $10,000 bonus payment (although I contend that it's owed in full because of the failure to pay my base salary) .. so $33,750 to $38,750. Not too much, and I'd take it in payments, barter, or whatever form he prefers.
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Mark chimed in with:
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Dom did you just forget to take your meds? I haven't heard from you in months?
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He followed this gem up with:
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Has brain damage settled in from your failed MMA career or did you just sell off your last car and you're broke? Why in the world would you approach me in this manner?
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Obviously all of these accusations are baseless and harmful to my reputation. He wasn't banned for posting these statements without backup or proof, for whatever reason.
For the record, I replied:
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My meds? Proof of required meds, please. You know the rules.
My failed MMA career? 6-3 is a failure? What's your record? My last car? I sold my Viper, three of my BMW's (kept the 5-series), my Mustangs, my Firebird, my Camaro two of my Porsches, and some trucks. That's hardly my "LAST" car ... you know my driveway. When I'm down to my "LAST" car, you can pay me in cars, too, if you prefer.
I'm "approaching" you in this thread because other methods have failed. You keep saying you'll hit me at some point, or just laugh it off. I assume now you aren't laughing, so maybe this was the most effective way. Would you prefer another method? Of course I'll update the thread when we're settled up so everyone knows you're honorable and take care of your debts.
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I even offered him a way to settle up by putting a mouth guard in that big mouth of his and showing this "failed" MMA competitor what he can do in the cage:
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Actually, speaking of MMA ... if you'll get in the cage for 3 five-minute rounds ... if you WIN, you owe me nothing. If I win, you owe me the full $38,750.
We'll split any sponsorships, too .. and I'd be willing to do it at an adult convention. Think of the publicity GTS could pull from this.
What would you have to fear from a "failed" MMA competitor?
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Of course people started asking him to deny it, which he can't because he knows he owes the money -- that part has never been in dispute.